November 18, 2024 | By Nick Hammond | Daytrips From Paris, Music
I have long been an admirer of conductor Vincent Dumestre and his excellent period-instrument orchestra Le Poème Harmonique. Specializing in French music from the 17th and early 18th centuries, it has staged and recorded seldom-performed music for over 25 years. … Read More
February 7, 2010 | By Nick Hammond | Archive
A Modern Fairytale Lacking in Adventure Jean-Pierre Bacri and Agnès Jaoui in “Au Bout du Conte.” Ever since being blown away by the warmth, humor and humanity of Le Goût des Autres (2000), I must admit to approaching each new … Read More
